Storm Ernesto

Seven years after the deaths caused by Hurricane María, the Puerto Rican government has yet to agree on a comprehensive plan to identify and mobilize electricity-dependent individuals during disasters like Tropical Storm Ernesto. The Governor now insists that such a registry must be created.

With the worst effects of Storm Ernesto in Puerto Rico behind them, many of those living in the hardest-hit areas are asking an urgent question: How can they recover their losses? During a press conference held last Thursday, August 15, in Ceiba, the Secretary of the Department of Housing, William Rodríguez, provided the following response: […]

The CPI identified at least 34, out of 78 municipalities that were left completely in the dark due to the electrical system failures following Tropical Storm Ernesto.